Best Akita Prefecture Ski Resorts for Beginners

7 Akita Prefecture resorts qualify, ranked by beginner terrain using each resort's terrain and stats data.

1. Ani Ski Resort

75% beginner terrain across 12 runs. Summit 3,944 ft, 4 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

2. Tazawako Ski Area

50% beginner terrain across 16 runs. Summit 3,848 ft, 6 lifts.

Indy Pass: 2 days

3. Kyōwa Ski Area

50% beginner terrain across 10 runs. Summit 1,444 ft, 2 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

4. Hanawa Ski Resort

50% beginner terrain across 4 runs. Summit 2,441 ft, 3 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

5. Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Resort

46% beginner terrain across 13 runs. Summit 2,530 ft, 4 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

6. Ohdai Ski Resort

40% beginner terrain across 6 runs. Summit 1,532 ft, 2 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

7. Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas

29% beginner terrain across 7 runs. Summit 1,083 ft, 3 lifts.

Not on Epic, Ikon, Indy, or Mountain Collective. You'll need regular lift tickets here.

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